Hampshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Tiptoe extract fan repair
For extract fan repair and replacement in Tiptoe, one call is all it takes, from survey to sign-off. CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, ISO 9001 and fully insured.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
Extract fan repair in Tiptoe
Grease and fans don’t mix. Deposits on the impeller throw it out of balance, which shakes the bearings and mountings. That is why we check the grease whenever we work on a fan, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. Common call-outs are for a dead fan motor and an extract fan that rattles or knocks, across fan housings, kitchen extract fans and bearings.
Rural kitchens often have fans mounted on outside walls or roofs, exposed to the weather. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
Our accreditations include CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured. On top of that, we are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we have been trading since 2009.
- Location
- Tiptoe (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Reporting
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Weak extraction leaves heat, smoke and fumes in the kitchen. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work, and more grease settles where it shouldn’t. Rural sites cannot always move to another kitchen or room when something fails.
You will not find a price list here, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. Call for a fixed quote, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Tiptoe businesses choose us
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
- Photo reports with every job
- Trading since 2009
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and certificates.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Get a noisy fan checked rather than slowed down
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
Grease on the fan normally means grease in the duct as well. A full TR19® clean deals with the canopy, ductwork and fan together and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
How the job changes from site to site
Direct-drive fans
An impeller coated in grease vibrates straight into the motor bearings. Cleaning it can cure the noise, if the bearings haven’t been damaged.
Impellers and housings
A damaged or corroded impeller cannot simply be cleaned. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Tiptoe questions
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Tiptoe?
We run a 24/7 emergency line for failed extract fans, and Tiptoe is part of our area. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Can sea air affect extract fan repair in Tiptoe?
It can. Tiptoe is within about 3 miles of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Outdoor metalwork near the sea is worth inspecting at each visit.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. We work when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends, so you keep your normal hours.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. It’s the record insurers and inspectors ask to see: a dated report with photos, listing the work and any areas we couldn’t reach.
Where does the waste go?
We take it away at the end of the visit. While we work, it’s kept contained so the area stays clean.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
The ductwork is a separate job. We will point out grease where we find it, so you can decide whether to book a TR19 clean.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. How often depends on use and condition and the report sets out why.
How do you protect the area?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool first, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Tiptoe knowing what to expect.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that will not start.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
How to prepare
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Ask for a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
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What extract fan repair looks like in Tiptoe
Sea air reaches Tiptoe, which sits within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the sea, fans mounted outdoors corrode faster, and corroded fans tend to get noisy before they fail. Food Standards Agency data counts about 4 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways within roughly a mile and a half of the centre of Tiptoe. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Kitchens in Tiptoe get their food hygiene inspections from New Forest council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
School kitchens can’t easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Tiptoe Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts.
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO41 postcode area, we can take on extract fan repair. Tiptoe is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work for extract fan repair. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
All of SO41 is covered for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your site is on Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road or anywhere close by, our technicians can take on the work. Other places close to Tiptoe include Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Tiptoe
In Tiptoe, that means kitchens and buildings near The Plough Public House and The Arnewood School. For rail, the closest station is Sway station, about 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.
What else we do in Tiptoe
What your team can do, and what needs us
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Keep a record of what your team does. A dated log of in-house cleaning and checks shows an inspector that the system is looked after between visits, next to our reports.
Signs you need extract fan repair in Tiptoe
Any kitchen that cooks for long hours works its fan hard, in Tiptoe or anywhere else. On belt-driven fans, belts stretch, crack and start to slip, so the fan squeals or turns more slowly.
What we are most often called out for:
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
- An old fan that needs replacing
If you run a church or community hall kitchen, near St Andrew or elsewhere in Tiptoe, an extract fan that rarely runs can seize or fail when it’s needed.
What your quote should include
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- When the next visit should be, and why
- If they look at the system before pricing
- When they can work, and whether that’s outside your opening hours
How we price extract fan repair
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The scale of the work
- Site rules, permits and inductions
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- One-off work versus a regular cycle
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is can all change the price. Each of those is built into the quote and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Where the plant sits or the system leaves the building, such as a roof or outside wall
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Any access panels or hatches you can see
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
For extract fan repair in Tiptoe, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email. Tell us what kind of premises it is and when it’s open, plus pictures or the previous report if they’re to hand. A fixed quote normally follows within one working day.